IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING STATE FINANCIAL AID FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS:

On July 24, 2026, a federal district court ruled that undocumented students are no longer eligible to receive financial assistance from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) for the 2026-2027 school year. The court’s ruling is the result of the Trump Administration suing the State of Illinois to deny college access to undocumented students who have graduated from Illinois high schools. SEE MORE ﹀

JB Pritzker, Governor, State of Illinois · ISAC is an official agency of the State of Illinois

Reminder: Join ISAC for Financial Aid Applications and Program Updates!

10/13/2026

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) invites college access professionals to attend our FREE half-day trainings on financial aid applications and program updates. Professional Development (PD) and Continuing Education (CE) credits will be available!

View the schedule and register on ISAC's Upcoming Professional Development Offerings page.

Advance registration is highly recommended. Walk-in registration is not guaranteed. Check back often for additional dates and locations.

Thank you to our community college partners for hosting these trainings!

For questions, contact [email protected]

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